Most Iconic Sunglasses of All Time.

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Before making it big, most sunglasses entered pop culture
with the help of celebrities in order to achieve an iconic status. From the
cool cat-eye glasses of the ‘50s and ‘60s to Kanye West’s shutter shades, these
sunglasses make a huge style statement.

See the most iconic sunglasses, cool designs that have
mainstream appeal while still being the perfect accessory for a more quirky
look. Choose your favorite and make a big style statement this summer with the
shades that perfectly suit your style.

Cat-Eye Sunglasses

While cat-eye shades were embraced by many stylish
celebrities, including Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor, it’s Marilyn Monroe
who really ushered them into the mainstream and helped them reach an iconic
status.

They’re definitely the most feminine sunglasses and they bring both
sophistication and a lot of personality to your style.

Round Sunglasses

John Lennon loved them and with the help of the singer,
round shades became one of the most iconic sunglasses. With slim frames and
perfectly round lenses, these simple sunglasses reached their cult status in
the late ‘70s, but they came back in the past decade once they became a style
staple thanks to Ozzy Osbourne.

Aviators

Designed in 1936 by Ray-Ban to help pilots protects their
eyes from the strong sunlight, aviator sunglasses first became popular in the ‘60s,
but truly became a must have in the ‘80s, once they were worn by Tom Cruise in
the movie “Top Gun”. They’re still some of the coolest sunglasses around and
you can either go for the classic look or for updated versions with a modern
edge.

Heart-Shaped
Sunglasses

Worn by the titular character in the 1962 movie “Lolita”,
heart-shaped shades are definitely among the most iconic sunglasses, and almost
every little girl tries a pair sooner or later. While the seductive subtext of
these innocent shades has been forgotten, heart-shaped sunglasses are still one
of the most influential designs in the industry.

Square White
Sunglasses

From French singer Françoise Hardy to Elton John, square
white sunglasses were a truly edgy look in the ‘70s. Whether regular or
oversized, white sunglasses with square lenses still retain a lot of the
stylish appeal of the originals. If you’re thinking of rocking them outside of
a costume party, go for a smaller version with chunky frames.

Wayfarer Sunglasses

Wayfarers quickly became one of the most iconic sunglasses
after Audrey Hepburn wore them in “Breakfast At Tiffany’s”, but they also made
a big comeback in the ‘80s with the help of the Blues Brothers, who wore them
day and night. Mixing vintage appeal with modern trends is effortless when you’re
sporting a pair of wayfarers.

Oversized Round
Sunglasses

After becoming trendy in the ‘60s thanks to style icons like
Twiggy, oversized sunglasses with round lenses kept coming back in order to
cement their iconic status. Jackie Kennedy Onassis turned them into a
sophisticated accessory, while Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain deconstructed them
into an ironic statement in the early ‘90s, but still looked amazing while
wearing them.

Semi-Rimless Sports
Sunglasses

With their ergonomic design, semi-rimless sports sunglasses
are less than elegant, but they’re definitely one of the most iconic sunglasses.
These sporty shades were created for runners and cyclists, but quickly went
mainstream thanks to their sporty appeal. If you want the iconic look for
semi-rimless shades, stick to black frames avoid colorful mirror lenses.

Frameless Sunglasses

Completely frameless sunglasses have reached an iconic
status along with U2 frontman Bono, who’s rarely seen without his signature shades.
While the single lens doesn’t allow much room for embellishments in the front,
but you can still go for a trendy look with more detailing at the temples.

Shutter Shades

Kanye West helped turned the Shutter Shades into one of the most
iconic sunglasses of all time. Even though they were first invented in the ‘50s,
shutter sunglasses only became popular after the artist and style icon made
them a part of his cool style.